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HTML Decode
Decode HTML entities back to plain text entirely in your browser.
How it works
- Paste HTML-encoded text, or open a file.
- Click Decode.
- Copy or download the decoded result.
Frequently asked questions
- Is my text sent anywhere?
- No. Decoding happens entirely on your device.
- Which entities are decoded?
- The 5 predefined named entities (& < > " ') plus numeric character references, both decimal (é) and hex (é). Other named entities like © or are left as-is.
- Is this the exact inverse of HTML Encode?
- Yes — text round-trips through HTML Encode then HTML Decode unchanged.